What do Canadians really believe about God, the Bible, and salvation?
For the first time ever, Ligonier Ministries Canada and Lifeway Research have partnered to find out.
The State of Theology survey takes Canada’s theological temperature, revealing what people actually believe—both outside and inside the church.
The results are now in, and they’re sobering.
Many Canadian evangelicals affirm the authority of Scripture. Yet at the same time, widespread confusion is evident in the church:
- Nearly three out of four believe that people are born innocent in God’s eyes.
- Two-thirds think of the Holy Spirit as a force rather than a personal being.
- Almost half believe that Jesus was just a great teacher—but not God.
Time to Recover the Essentials
Decline is not inevitable, and confusion is not our only option. While these survey results are sobering, they show why clear, faithful Bible teaching is needed now more than ever.
Ligonier Ministries Canada exists to support the church in helping to reverse these problematic trends by equipping Christians with trusted theological materials. To that end, we hope The State of Theology can equip you with insights for discipleship in your community.
Respond to the Results: Free Study Guide
Gather a group from your church or community to discuss the significance of these results from the State of Theology Canada survey with the free digital study guide, found at the bottom of the webpage. Each section includes discussion questions and biblical insights to guide your conversations.
